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Down here in Miami, we are truly passionate about food. The second we hear about a restaurant opening, a surprise closure, a secret pop-up, or, yes, a scandal du jour, we need to know about it. From Kendall and South Miami to Little Havana and North Miami, there are dozens of new restaurants opening every month, which is why New Times is making sure you never miss a single delicious bite in the Magic City.
New Times is thrilled to invite you to subscribe to Food Alerts: Miami Bites, our brand-new email alerts dedicated to breaking food news. From the biggest restaurant openings to Michelin-star announcements, viral hidden gems, and everything sizzling in between, we’ll deliver Miami’s most essential food stories straight to your phone, live as they happen.
No more FOMO when your friends drop the latest omakase opening at dinner. You’ll be the one breaking the restaurant news first.
SIGN UP FOR FOOD ALERTS: Miami Bites
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What Kind of Stories Will Hit Your Inbox First?
Think of Miami Bites as your VIP pass to the city’s dining scene. For example:
- Every Miami Restaurant that Opened and Closed This Month: No other media site gives you the most comprehensive scoop on every single restaurant opening and closing. It’s a tough task, but New Times is the leader in this area — and so will you be.
- Miami Spice Participating Restaurant List: We publish the complete list of participating restaurants the moment it breaks, before anyone else, even the official site. Check it out here.
- Stone Crab Season Intel: We’ll tell you exactly when it starts and where to score the freshest claws in town. Here’s our ongoing list of best spots to score fresh stone crabs in Miami and SoFlo.
- Florida Michelin Night: Every year, we break the Miami and Fort Lauderdale Michelin star announcements the second they’re revealed. It’s like sitting front row at the ceremony, but from your couch or your Uber. Here’s one example.
We’ll also keep the fun coming with lists like our Ultimate Flanigan’s Ranking and our Best and Worst Publix Supermarkets. It’s the kind of insider intel that makes you the star of any dinner party. Read one of our favorites here.
Don’t Miss a Bite Ever Again
Miami loves food so much that it was just ranked as the Best Foodie City in America 2025. This means it’s becoming increasingly challenging to stay up-to-date with what’s happening in the Miami food scene. There are over 200 restaurant openings in Miami every single year, and nearly 70 closures. If you’re constantly trying to keep up on social media through food influencers, through Facebook foodie groups, or by following restaurants, but feel like it’s a full-time job — this is your sign to sign up!
Simply sign up with your email address above (that’s it!), and you’ll always be the first to know the hottest restaurant scoop before everyone else. Plus, you’ll be the most informed foodie in the 305. ¡Buen apetito y buen provecho!
